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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 15h

Such a difference in her eyes.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 19h

Reading the article now but stopped to appreciate the authors AI disclosure statement. It’s a thing of beauty.

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Generative AI disclosure statement
It is impossible to write academic text without genAl in 2026. These technologies have unceremoniously crept into virtually every application used for academic reading, writing, and communication today. Rather than disclosing ways we have either purposefully or unwittingly integrated genAl into our writing process, we want to instead disclose why we are the authors of the words and ideas presented in this text.
These words and ideas can be traced directly to the first author's work as a language advisor specializing in genAl since 2023 and as a researcher investigating how genAl affects academic writers and their writing (Olsson 2026;
Gillette, Wackenhut, and Olsson 2026).

Beyond this documented work, both authors have read the literature cited throughout the text and developed the text's argument through iterative discussion and revision, from 2024 to publication.
Perhaps more importantly, we have presented drafts of the text to human audiences at conferences and during peer review. Engaging with these social processes helped us transform a writer-centered diatribe into a reader-centered composition we can confidently claim as our own. And, for the record, all punctuation used in this text originates from the authors. Not only do we know the difference between an en-dash and
an em-dash, but we also refuse to surrender our favorite punctuation marks to LLM chatbots.

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David Kernohan @dkernohan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There are not 700,000 graduates claiming Universal Credit. There are almost certainly not 600,000: and even if they were, it wouldn't mean they are unemployed or in bad jobs. Sorry to see Kemi Badenoch trot out this year-old nonsense. wonkhe.com/wonk-corner/...

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Do 600,000 graduates claim Universal Credit and would it matter if they did?

Welcome to silly season.

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 21h

It's #WorldOctopusDay! Here's an 1861 clipping from the London Illustrated Times of 'A Marine Monster Discovered Near Teneriffe'. From the description, it's likely that this was a giant squid rather than an octopus, but it's described as a 'giant polypus' by the crew.

A clipping from the London Illustrated News of a short article with a large illustration, showing a huge squid-like creature with one massive eye being ensnared by a net and dragged towards a ship. The crew watch on, shocked.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Universities are engines of social mobility. But they must do more to help disadvantaged students. This could be done via clearer contextual admissions, more timely financial support, teaching that recognises work and caring commitments, and stronger routes into employment.

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🚨 NEW: Poorer students have the most to gain from university, but they’re the least likely to go. Our brand-new best practice guide argues universities should redouble efforts to support disadvantaged students 🧵

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Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

One thing I find endlessly funny about the rise of AI is that it has revealed that there is a large number of people who believe that the reason they wrote essays at school or university is their teachers were desperately waiting for them to provide a definite answer to “Lear: what’s up with him?”

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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

"By using AI, tasks like essays that used to take hours can be completed in minutes!" Sure, like how if I arrive at the gym and immediately go for a shower, my workout is done in record time. And if I throw my sandwiches straight in the bin, I can finish my lunch in under 10 seconds.

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

FUCK IT. Let's give away 3 more signed paperbacks of my latest novel, each with fab linoprint bookmarks, made by my mum Jo. Repost & reply to enter! You might like it if you like: Folkloric creatures Old records Intricate psychedelic stories The idea of circular time All shares much-appreciated!

My latest novel Everything Will Swallow You, next to the sea, where some of it takes place.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

'David Mba, vice-chancellor of Birmingham City University, who called for more recognition of the varied strengths of UK higher education institutions. He said the country needs to “ensure we maintain a diverse sector which recognises and values specialisation and differing missions”.'

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 06/10/2026

You're never too old to get excited about seeing a really big tree.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

'A research network that used artificial intelligence to screen out about half of all applicants to a UKRI-funded scheme has apologised and said all rejected applications will now be re-reviewed by humans. ...all offers previously issued to successful applicants are now “suspended”.'

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Making Time for Student Life Last week’s #LTHEchat sparked lots of interest in how we make protected Student Life Hours work at Marino. I’m hosting an informal chat this Wednesday at 7pm to talk through the practicalities and hear what others are trying. We’ll finish by 7:45, before #LTHEchat.

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Alan Stedman @alanjstedman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Love this! Note, The Prodigy apparently liked this when it was brought to their attention In memory of Keith Flint

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A thread about a great cat, and the post-retirement creative evolution of a great artist, in 20 images...

My late cat The Bear in a box marked Hotel California, realising he can check out but he can never leave.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I forgot too and I’ve missed it!

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Odd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It’s 170 years since 10,000 people in South Carolina honoured their Congressman with a public dinner. That’s nice, isn’t it? People so rarely respect politicians these days. Unfortunately, they were showing their support for him beating an abolitionist almost to death with his cane

Bizarre monument (in the form of a blue plaque on a post at a street corner), with white text which reads: PRESTON BROOKS DINNER National attention was focused here on Oct. 3, 1856, when some 10,000 people honored Preston S. Brooks, Congressman from this district, with a public dinner in vindication of his assault on Charles Sumner of Massachusetts on the Senate floor for a speech insulting to this state. The Preston Brooks home was five miles south on Highway 246. ERECTED BY NINETY SIX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Jonny H @poppop.studio · 03/10/2026

Good morning #EduSky England! The DfE has published the tender docs for the SEND CPD!! Sadly I'm not allowed to share it with y'all. I've now got 2 weeks to find some more strong partners to join our lead, tech, and some delivery. I've got good contacts with a MAT, Parent carer forum...

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

For no better reason than it's Friday, we're going to review wrestlers on how useful they'd be working in the archive. First up: Triple H. He'd probably be great to have in the office, but that water spit thing is just going to raise our humidity levels so it's a no from us.

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Optional modules are being cancelled at the last minute at some UK universities as institutions feel the full effect of summer job cuts and ongoing strike action. Juliette Rowsell reports #highered #strikes #jobcuts #edusky ow.ly/eG7c50ZTAaN

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Bart⚓️ @bartgonnissen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

1/x Have you ever heard of a ship that raced another ship with her crew and passengers in a drunken stupor, hit a rock, and caused almost two decades of civil war? One man survived. “No ship that ever sailed brought England such disaster”. This is the story of the White Ship. #maritimehistory

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Daz is our first and we were totally unprepared. So hard for a good while. So amazingly grateful that we persevered and gave him space to become the loving boy he is now.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This. Particularly when we hear ‘great for the elderly’.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Daz too. Have scars. He’s mellowed so much - particularly over the past year - and asks for cuddles now. We still can’t completely get over the wariness though. Still half expect him to react.

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

She turned it on herself and her water bowl is already full. IG: @charlieeandlaylaa

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Sandra Sinfield @danceswithcloud.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#LTHEChat A6 Yes - one hour to sit and stare - what a lovely idea!! (Of course following my logic - it should be a module - and at the end they should produce something that reflected back to the rest of us what that hour per week had brought them - even if it were just the joy of boredom!)

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Central Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 27/09/2026

M&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed food One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint @willyandbill.bsky.social

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M&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed food

One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint

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Colum @columfromcork.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Looking forward to tomorrow evening's #LTHEchat where we'll be exploring how the design of time and space shapes student engagement, participation, and belonging Join @lthechat.bsky.social, me, and others tomorrow here 8-9pm Beforehand have a gander at the blog post: lthechat.com/2026/09/27/l...

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LTHEChat 374: Apathy or Architecture? The hidden curriculum of time and space

Join us on Wednesday 30th of September at 8.00pm (GMT/BST) with our guest contributor, Colum Cronin of Marino Institute of Education, Dublin, (@columfromcork.bsky.social). This #LTHEChat on BlueSky…

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Gaby Hinsliff @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

if you haven't been through this with an elderly parent yet it's maybe hard to explain why social care reform feels like a big deal but there will be a surprising number of people i suspect feeling quite tearful listening to this

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Velour Shirt @object.works · 29/09/2026

This is a metaphor for so many things these days that I couldn't choose

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Emma Kennedy @emmakeddev.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"This is not an argument against excellence. It is an argument for recognising that there is more than one kind of excellence in higher education." So glad to have read this - it's spot on and brightened my morning.

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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm going to tell you a story and then, at the end, I'm going to ask you if anyone happens to have the niche knowledge I need to help... The story begins, as so many of my stories do, in an ancient church in the middle of a city. But it's not now. And it's not hundreds of years ago. It's the 1960's

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Parents, grandparents, carers, keep your eyes peeled for showings in cinemas of a double bill of animations of 'The Tiger who came to Tea' and 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt'. Coming soon.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#GreatGlobalGreyhoundWalk - Coventry UK version. 24 hounds with a good number dressed up as ‘mythical creatures’. Daz hates anything around his head or flapping round his back so wore a pillowcase with happy puppy skeletons on.

#GreatGlobalGreyhoundWalk - Coventry UK version. The theme was ‘mythical creatures’. Daz hates anything around his head or flapping round his back so wore a black pillowcase patterned with happy puppy skeletons as a coat.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Aghhhh autocorrect! ‘sent me’ and ‘news article’

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I had long COVID for 7 months. My symptoms were severe fatigue and brain fog. I was on the cusp of having to give up work when friends send me a BBC need article on a food supplement that was showing promise. I tried it and was back in 3 weeks. Colleagues still talk about how much it affected me.

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BBC covid nutrition

YouTube video by Professor Robert Thomas MD

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just helping with editing here. These bots aren’t sentient. They’re doing what they’re programmed to do. OpenAI, a private company supposedly bound by laws, committed federal crimes.

Screenshot of BBC article: OpenAI bots (struck through) meddled with multiple US government agency sites

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Every other living thing including deer, badgers, rabbits, humans & velociraptors use our paths, but because foxes are the mammal equivalent of 00 Agents they walk ON the logs to not leave paw prints

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rekati.bsky.social @rekati.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

@biggreenbooks.bsky.social Guess whose Big Green Books/Bluesky Book Club books arrived? MINE! Thanks to Big Green Bookshop for the fast dispatch and reasonable prices to the US! Perfect timing!

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 26/09/2026

All my Christmas card preorders were posted yesterday. Thank you to everyone who ordered. 2026 Christmas cards are now available in my online shop if you fancy getting in there early. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas

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Christmas Cards | Gail Myerscough

Christmas cards with bold graphics, retro pattern and a mid-century colour palette. For anyone who likes their Christmas a bit less traditional.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It was amazing! Got to stand inside the clock face too.

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Kelly Smith @smithkj.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I was very lucky to be able to go up Old Joe in the 1990s. Privilege of being a bellringer at the time and the society asking to see the bells.

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